Itinerary
This tour will allow you to relax as you visit the vibrant city of Istanbul, cross the Dardanelles and take part in the dawn service. Be at Anzac Cove as the sun rises and the last post is played, a truly moving experience.
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Apr 21st Sat: Arrival - Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul
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Apr 22nd Sun: Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and today we also have the chance to learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better and enjoy some Turkish cuisine at your welcome dinner. Overnight Istanbul (B, L, D)
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Apr 23 Mon: Gallipoli Battlefields
Depart for the Gallipoli peninsula early morning and tour this now serene site. Visiting original trenches and tunnels and ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Johnston's Jolly and The Nek before a short ferry ride across the Dardanelles. Overnight Guzelyali (B, L, D)
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Apr 24 Tue:Helles Services, Troy
Today we spend the morning at the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula at the International Service at the Turkish memorial, Mehmetcik Abide, and then the Commonwealth service at the British memorial. We then head back across the Dardanelles and visit the archaeological ruins of Troy. Your afternoon is free to explore or rest prior to an 11 pm departure for ANZAC Cove. Overnight ANZAC Cove (B, L, D)
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Apr 25 Wed: ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
At the ANZAC Dawn Service we will commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. We also attend the Australian &/or New Zealand Memorial services before returning to our hotel for some well deserved rest. Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)
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Apr 26 Thu: Istanbul, Bosphorous Cruise
Today we have a late morning departure back to Istanbul. This afternoon you will experience Istanbul with a waterfront view on an afternoon cruise of the Bosphorous. Overnight Istanbul (B)
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Apr 27 Fri: Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)
* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.
Pricing
7 Days / 6 Nights From $1,599*
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Tour Includes: Inbound & outbound airport transfers in Istanbul, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking bus, Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the, tour, Commemorative gift, Bosphorous Cruise, Entrance fees to the various sites, 5 nights - 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total and (1 boxed breakfast on ANZAC Day).
Special departure date: 21 April 2012